Springfield, MA | Michael Connors, Daily Hampshire GazetteSPRINGFIELD — Standing on a platform Friday morning at Union Station, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal touted an expansive $1.5 trillion...
Congressman Neal introduces a new act to help with the country’s infrastructure
Jun 19, 2020
Springfield, MA | Morgyn Joubert, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- On Friday, Congressman Richard Neal spoke at Union Station in Springfield to address his new $1.5 trillion "Moving...
Neal, House Dems roll out $1.5T infrastructure bill
Jun 18, 2020
Washington, DC | Chris Lisinski, State House News ServiceWhile their $3 trillion COVID-19 relief bill remains before the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate, House Democrats heralded a sweeping $1.5...
Springfield Announces $2 Million To Help People Pay Housing Costs Amid Pandemic
Jun 12, 2020
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCWith concern Massachusetts could be heading for a housing crisis, the city of Springfield has announced an assistance program. The city of Springfield is...
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal to announce partnership with Way Finders, $2 million assistance grant
Jun 11, 2020
Springfield, MA | Ariana Tourangeau, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal are announcing a partnership with Way Finders for $2 million...
Way Finders make $2M in federal funds available for rent, mortgages in coronavirus pandemic
Jun 11, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWay Finders, the Springfield based housing agency, received $2 million in federal money that will help 800 to 1,000 Springfield families who’ve lost income in...
Hundreds gather to pray for nation at Springfield City Hall
Jun 10, 2020
Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The Reminder PublicationsSPRINGFIELD – A man playing the shofar – the sacred Jewish ram’s horn trumpet – stood at the top of the steps of City Hall, released a...
Lawmakers move to stop nursing homes from taking residents’ stimulus checks
Jun 10, 2020
Washington, DC | The Associated PressSome nursing homes have demanded that low-income residents turn over their $1,200 economic stimulus checks — a cash grab lawmakers want to halt. Senators Chuck...
Oasis Food Pantry receives milk to held feed 3,000 families
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MA | Elizabeth Román, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Families picking up weekly food boxes from Oasis Food Pantry in Springfield received gallons of milk along with their fresh produce and meat...
Officials: Economy gains 2.5 million jobs in May
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MA | Lindsey Kane, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Some good news for the country’s economy today...the U.S. unemployment rate fell to just over 13 percent in May which...
Oasis Food Pantry receives help from Congressman Richard Neal
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Oasis Food Pantry was ready with volunteers to help fill each of the cars in the long procession needing a supply of food, which...
Basketball Hall of Fame launches commemorative coin collection
Jun 4, 2020
Springfield, MA | Hector Molina, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Basketball Hall of Fame launched their first commemorative coin series Thursday morning. The Hall of Fame partnered with the U.S....
Neal, Mnuchin To Negotiate Virus Relief Bill, Infrastructure
Jun 3, 2020
Washington, DC | Dylan Moroses, Law360Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., the House Ways and Means Committee chair, will meet this week to continue negotiations on...
Hundreds Attend Prayer Vigil In Springfield
Jun 3, 2020
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCAs protests continued last night across the country over the death of George Floyd, hundreds came together for a prayer vigil in the largest city in in western...
Springfield prayer vigil honors George Floyd
Jun 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Leon Purvis, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WHSM) -- A prayer vigil to honor the life of George Floyd brought a crowd to downtown Springfield. Black Lives Matter...
Hundreds gather at Springfield City Hall for peace, prayer vigil amid national turmoil
Jun 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Stephanie Barry, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Girding for an expected three days of protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of police in...
Springfield residents, city officials attend vigil to honor George Floyd
Jun 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Sydney Snow, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Springfield came together on the steps of Springfield City Hall in response to nationwide unrest after the death of George...
Congressman Neal releases statement following Trump’s announcement to cut ties with W.H.O.
May 30, 2020
Springfield, MA | Nancy Asiamah, Nexstar Media WireSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health...
President Donald Trump severs ties with World Health Organization amid coronavirus pandemic; takes no questions at news conference
May 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLivePresident Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S., where the coronavirus pandemic has taken the lives of 100,000 people, will sever ties with...
Rep. Richard Neal says passenger rail expansion proposed by Sen. Ed Markey could see bipartisan support
May 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveA proposal from Sen. Ed Markey to invest $5 billion annually over the next five years in intercity passenger rail expansion could gain...